Burkle Technician Assistant | D Shift

Shaw Industries•Ringgold, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Burkle Technician Assistant's primary purpose is to support the efficient and safe operation of the 2-meter Burkle line, maximizing production and minimizing off-quality products. This role involves assisting Burkle Technicians with quality inspections and safely transporting materials throughout the plant using a lift truck. The position reports to the shift Leads and Production Coordinators.

Requirements

Must comply with all required OSHA, SAFE, and plant specific safety rules and regulations.
Must be able to work without close supervision.
Capable of head, neck and body rotation for full visibility of surroundings.
Must be able to occasionally climb stairs to operate equipment.
Must be a team player.
Must have the ability to be cross trained for other jobs.
Must have the ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math.
Must be able to pass a color blindness and vision test.
Must be familiar with or willing to learn current computer systems and software.
Must be able to operate a lift truck once trained.
Must be able to safely operate the battery changing station equipment.
Must be able to mount and dismount lift truck up to 100 times a day.
Must have adequate depth perception.
Must be able to withstand changes in temperature and humidity.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Must be able to sit/ stand for 12-hours a day.
Must complete yearly LTO recertification program.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience operating powered industrial machinery.
Experience with continuous manufacturing processes.
Take an active role in committees.

Responsibilities

Moving materials from manufacturing lines or storage locations to WIP areas or other assigned areas.
Daily completion of lift truck check sheets.
Achieving set quality standards.
Documenting process settings in the computer.
Printing, relocating, and issuing pallets using USF2 system.
Assisting Burkle technicians manage the chemical tank farm, including drums and totes.
Safely operating a crane for the Hoover Tank Farm to transport drums of primer.
Restocking totes of topcoat chemistry for the Burkle mezzanine.
Performing Black Box Inspections for each pallet at the outfeed of Burkle line (visual quality inspections of products for defects and grading).
Starting and stopping the Burkle line.
Assisting Burkle technicians on the infeed and/or outfeed conveyors during minor jams or general maintenance.
Assisting Burkle technicians change out/troubleshoot robot suction cups when needed.
Performing inventory cycle counts as needed.
Assisting in general housekeeping tasks (cleaning UV lamps, disposal of old UV lamps, blow out underneath ovens and conveyors, clean sink station).
Assisting Burkle Technicians with operation of Burkle equipment and Quality Tools.
Cleaning and drying Burkle applicator and doctor rolls when needed.
Operating the conveyor system for the Burkle line.
Cross-training to fill in as a Burkle tech as needed.
Operating the floor sweeper when needed.
Maintaining a neat and orderly work space.
Maintaining production lines with the correct materials.
Restocking all PPE for the Burkle Line (rags, hand changing towels, gloves, yellow suits, face shields, etc.).
Safely cutting and preparing coupons for the Burkle Technicians when needed.
Removing, collecting, and properly disposing of shipping materials including pallets, straps, cardboard, and bolsters.
Changing lift truck or other PIT batteries as needed.
Working normally scheduled days adhering to starting and stopping times.
Working overtime as required.
Performing the duties of other LTOs when necessary.
Safely completing other assigned duties as needed.